CBU English major students choose to take a variety of stimulating courses—courses such as film studies; creative writing; children’s, young adult and multicultural literature; linguistics, and English composition. They learn from well-qualified, caring faculty members who bring a variety of interesting global perspectives in a Christian context.
CBU offers the following English majors, minors and concentrations:
- Majors
- Minors
- English
- Spanish
- Film Studies
- Concentration
Career Opportunities
- Secondary education teacher
- Journalist
- Library scientist
- Publisher
- Christian missionary
- Professional copywriter/editor
- Author
You can also further your education by attending graduate schools of law, medicine, business, etc. At CBU, we also offer a master’s program in English that you can pursue after your undergraduate studies. Liberal studies majors may seek a concentration in English, which affords them an area of specialization within the Multiple Subjects credential.
Program Requirements
English Major (39 units)
Lower Division Requirements
Upper Division Requirements
- ENG 313 Multicultural Literature
- ENG 350 Research and Writing in Literature and Language
- ENG 401 Literary Criticism
- ENG 413 Shakespeare Studies
- ENG 463 Introduction to Linguistics
- ENG 499 Capstone Project
- Three (3) upper division courses from the following: ENG 303, 333, 343, 345, 353, 399, 400, 403, 418, 419, 433, 440, 443, 460, 475
Film Literature Minor (18 units)
Upper Division Requirements
Twelve units from the following:
Optional Concentration in Creative Writing (12 units)